We are recruiting for a Purchasing administrator for a long established manufacturer in Lymington, Hampshire. Hours: This will be a full-time role Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 with a half hour unpaid break. Salary: up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience POSITION OVERVIEW The Purchasing Administrator will assist in the purchasing of raw materials and packaging materials as needed to meet customer requirements and conform to our inventory management policies. PRIMARY DUTIES - Highlight any bottlenecks and communicate any shortages throughout the business. - Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders for raw materials and packaging in alignment with system parameters and analysis. - Use SAP and MRP to manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging, consistent with sourcing and operational guidelines. - Collaborate with the Central Sourcing department on market consultation or information about suppliers and estimated demands as well as the introduction of new materials/suppliers. - Establish and maintain a good relationship with all suppliers. - Check supplier order acknowledgements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Confident SAP user. - Experience in a purchasing or materials management role in a manufacturing environment. - Have an understanding of Operational, Supply Chain and Distribution Processes. - Experience working with a supplier base. - Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Good team worker - Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies: - Ability to organize workload, determine priorities and establish and monitor deadlines. - Work with minimum supervision - Strong analytical and planning skills - Ability to work with and influence colleagues from different functions and levels. - Strong attention to details. Decisions directly impact customer service and company revenue. To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and also feel free to call Alan or Monika for more details 01202 292907